Meaning & Definition of Prevail in English
English⟶
Prevail
/prɪvel/
verb
1. Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
- "Money reigns supreme here"
- "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
synonym:
- predominate,
- dominate,
- rule,
- reign,
- prevail
2. Be valid, applicable, or true
- "This theory still holds"
synonym:
- prevail,
- hold,
- obtain
3. Continue to exist
- "These stories die hard"
- "The legend of elvis endures"
synonym:
- prevail,
- persist,
- die hard,
- run,
- endure
4. Prove superior
- "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight"
synonym:
- prevail,
- triumph
5. Use persuasion successfully
- "He prevailed upon her to visit his parents"
synonym:
- prevail
Examples of using
Justice will prevail.
Justice will prevail in the end.